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Hard to type when everything is blurry

I wipe furiously at my cheeks. I have to take off my makeup. I’m sure I look like a mess right now.

Andi

I don’t have your numbers saved

Unknown number #6

Let’s avoid using names in this chat, just in case. Sound good, Honey?

Honey. That must be Everett. I honestly could’ve guessed that without his use of his nickname for me considering the fact he’s using perfect punctuation in a text message.

Andi

Yeah

I know who’s who btw, at least so far

Unknown Number #6

Good girl

Unknown Number #2

Did everything go well with hiding the phone, Sweet Tea?

Andi

It was a little scary ngl

Unknown Number #3

We can only imagine, Starlight

Unknown Number #3

That video was terrifying to watch

Even though Beck’s words are only pixels on a screen, I still imagine the way his voice would soften with concern. His openness and willingness to show me how he felt, even when things were supposed to be fake between us, was one of the things that drew me to him.

Like a moth to a flame. Except the flame turned out to be a lot bigger than I originally anticipated, considering I’ve managed to form connections with far more than just Beck.

Andi

Yeah

But mission accomplished! I used the boob tape to tape it to the inside of the garment bag for the dress I was wearing tonight

Unknown number #4

Looks like your smarts go beyond you just being a smartass, Princess

Andi

shut up, asshole

No guessing required. Even via text, Eli’s snark is a dead giveaway.